Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities (DPU) to modify an existing agreement with Crabbe, Brown and James LLP for the Small Business Inclusion Program Development Project. During the initial phase of the project, the consultant had suggested revised scope that was originally not included. The need for modification has arisen as the project is now underway and a revised scope of services and list of deliverables has been deemed necessary to align the project with the City’s Small Business Inclusion goals and plans. There is no change to the amount of funding needed for project. To bid the additional scope could impact the timeline of the project and therefore the department feels it is in the best interest of the City to modify the existing contract with current consulting firm.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.14, Columbus City Codes, 1959. Forty seven (47) firms were solicited, three (3) of which held MBE status. The Director of Public Utilities received proposals from four (4) firms on December 14, 2012. After an evaluation committee composed of employees from both DPU and the Equal Business Opportunity Commission Office (EBOCO) reviewed of all the proposals and criteria specified in the RFP, the committee recommended the award of the contract to be made to Crabbe, Brown and James LLP.
The maximum obligation of the City for services described in this agreement for the period of one (1) year from the date of execution is limited to $300,000.00. The contract is for one (1) year with the option to renew for two (2) additional years, on a year-to-year and available funding basis and approval by Columbus City Council. This modification has no need for increased funding.
SUPPLIER: Crabbe, Brown and James LLP (31-0787394), Expires December 11, 2014. This vendor does not hold MBE/FBE c...
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